Chicago Home Care Blog
Posted: 2/28/2019 2:15 PM by
Interim HealthCare
If you're trying to hire new nursing staff in the Elmhurst, IL area, or constantly struggling to find coverage each time RNs call out sick, it may be time to contact a nurse staffing agency. At Interim HealthCare of Chicago, our health care staffing solutions make it possible to find quality nurses to support your staff during peak occupancy, reducing your overtime costs and filling open positi...
Posted: 1/8/2019 9:04 AM by
Interim HealthCare
When you're recovering from an operation, or trying to regain loss of function caused by an illness, it can take a lot of hard work, dedication, and time to feel completely capable again. A physical therapist can help you through this process, and with home-based physical therapy, you can receive the care you need without disrupting the rest of your life. Interim HealthCare of Chicago offers ph...
Posted: 4/30/2018 9:19 AM by
Interim HealthCare
For more than half of American Baby Boomers over the age of 65, cataracts are something they have had, or will have, to deal with. Cataracts are the result of a buildup of protein in the lens of the eye. Old lens cells become compacted into the center of the lens, as new lens cells form on the outside of the lens. The compacted old cells are the cataract.
Posted: 4/26/2018 6:15 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Memory and thought are something many people take for granted, using them daily and thinking little of them. Alzheimer's disease, however, robs people of these basic abilities and leaves their friends and family distinctly aware not only of this loss, but of their own abilities. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease with the symptoms usually starting gradually and building in severity as the dis...
Posted: 2/15/2018 12:23 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Pneumonia is a lung infection, either bacterial or viral in nature, causing inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs, which are called alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe. Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. It is most serious for infants and young children, people older than age 65, and people with health problems or weak...
Posted: 2/1/2018 12:20 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. High cholesterol can be inherited, but it's often the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, and thus preventable and treatable.
Posted: 1/25/2018 9:38 AM by
Interim HealthCare
The first step to building and maintaining good health is to eat a nutrient dense and diverse diet along with daily exercise. This step applies to people of all ages and is especially important to seniors. Without a proper diet and regular eating habits seniors can lose out on essential nutrients needed to keep them healthy and help them fight disease and other illnesses. Without daily exercise...
Posted: 1/15/2018 9:40 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Sundowing effects elderly adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Sundowning is not a disease, it is a group of symptoms that occur in the late afternoon just before night. Symptoms of Sundowning include confusion, anxiety, aggression, pacing, wandering and ignoring directions.
Posted: 12/22/2017 2:55 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Parkinson's disease is one of the many conditions that Interim HealthCare offers home care services for. Our staff provides both skilled nursing care, when needed, and non-medical home care. Non-medical care can include assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, cooking, light housekeeping and transportation.
Posted: 12/8/2017 2:47 PM by
Interim HealthCare
At Interim HealthCare through our unique HomeLife Enrichment® Program we strive to assist our clients in keeping their minds fit with brain fun & fitness games.
Posted: 11/24/2017 2:35 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Of all the forms of arthritis in older adults, osteoarthritis is the most prevalent. Affecting both men and women, it is estimated that 12.4 million individuals over 65 years old are affected by the disease.
Posted: 11/10/2017 2:29 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Summertime and the livin’ is easy. If you know how to handle the heat, that is. Seniors are especially at risk as the temperatures begin to climb during the summer months.
Posted: 10/27/2017 2:23 PM by
Interim HealthCare
According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), more than 1.58 million people in the U.S. receive care from hospice palliative care providers every year. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to learn more about the many benefits of this kind of care.
Posted: 10/13/2017 2:13 PM by
Interim HealthCare
The Food and Drug Administration reports at least 75 incidents per month of mix-ups due to similarly named drugs and confusing labels. How can you avoid dangerous and costly medication mix-ups? Interim HealthCare’s Home Care program can help you manage your prescriptions, but ultimately, you are in charge of your own healthcare. That is why it is important to take an active role in your treatme...
Posted: 9/15/2017 12:37 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Music can bring back memories and affect moods. It is a hallmark of celebrations. One song can take you to your childhood while another finds you on the shores of a Hawaiian island. For seniors who may find themselves alone more often than not, music can offer not only mood enhancement, but mental benefits as well.
Posted: 9/1/2017 12:26 PM by
Interim HealthCare
In today’s technology-based society your parent has more opportunities than ever to engage with others, stay connected to friends and family, find entertainment, and even handle basic personal tasks by utilizing devices such as their computer or phone. While these can be a wonderful way to encourage them to stay more active and independent, and to support mental and emotional health as they age...
Posted: 8/18/2017 11:42 AM by
Interim HealthCare
A sense of smell can be extremely important to your senior loved one’s wellbeing and memory. Certain kinds of smells can recall memories: a certain kind of perfume or cologne, foods, or the smell of certain places.
Posted: 8/4/2017 11:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Diabetes is a very serious condition that requires extensive and management to ensure that it does not develop into more severe complications. One of the major ways to help your senior manage their condition is through changing their diet. What your loved one eats makes a tremendous difference in their health and well-being, as well as their ability to manage their condition. This might be a bi...
Posted: 7/21/2017 10:45 AM by
Interim HealthCare
As a culture we are more aware than ever of the importance of the foods we eat and the impact they make on physical and mental health, wellbeing, and longevity. One of the most important things that people have come to understand in recent years is the potential danger of eating too many animal products, particularly too much red meat. Switching over to a vegetarian or vegan diet is an increasi...
Posted: 7/7/2017 8:46 AM by
Interim HealthCare
The largest organ in the human body is the skin and your elderly loved one is likely to notice a lot of changes to her skin as she ages. Some of these changes may not be a big deal, but others, such as dry patches of skin, can be uncomfortable.